The Medieval Library, by Ernest Cushing Richardson, Ph.D., Princeton Librarian, 1905. Interesting historic look at the development of libraries with a focus on monks & monasteries in the medieval period. Discusses book acquisition and reproduction, loans, chained library and more.

Yuletide In An Old English City, by By Cecil Logsdail. Short article reminescing upon the customs and traditions of an old-fashioned English holiday season, including Christmas, Twelfth Night and New Year. Originally published in New England Magazine, 1893.

A Month in an English Poorhouse, by Max Bennett Thrasher. Description of life in an English poorhouse in Northamptonshire, originally published in 1896. Description of residents, building, work, clothing, food and more.

On The Welsh Border, by Wirt Sikes. Description of the English-Welsh border, including some history, castles, monuments, River Wye and more. Published originally in 1878, this article is lavishly illustrated.

Ireland

A Lone Woman In Ireland, by Mrs. J. Lizzie Cloud. Description of a journey to County Galway, Ireland from the perspective of a woman traveling alone. Some interesting comments on the economic situation, living conditions and certainly what was probably a common attitude toward the Irish at that time. Original publication date is 1873.

Scotland

George Square, Glasgow, and the Lives of Those Whom its Statues Commemorate; by Thomas Somerville, M.A., 1891. Interesting history of George Square — includes a list of Town Council members and City Officials for 1891. Short biographies of the people represented by the statuary in the square.

Handbook for Travellers in Scotland, Scott Moncrieff Penney, M.A., Editor, 1903. “Murray's Hand-book” published in 1903. At the moment, only the maps are available, more will be added as time permits. Forty-nine color maps from this early guidebook are reproduced here.

Colonsay and Oronsay, by Judge William W. Campbell. Brief but interesting travelogue about a visit to the islands of Colonsay and Oronsay in the Hebrides (Scotland). Interesting narrative dicusses some ancient history and artifacts. Originally published in 1873.

Wales

On The Welsh Border, by Wirt Sikes. Description of the English-Welsh border, including some history, castles, monuments, River Wye and more. Published originally in 1878, this article is lavishly illustrated.